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• The changing face of petrol fuels and the real impact

• Jan 23

• Autobiz (322)
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...Over the years, we have seen petrol go from leaded to unleaded, as the tetra lead content was removed from petrol. This created some issues for engines not compatible with this reduction in the lead content and required engine modifications to cope. This was especially true for older vehic...

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• Ford Focus - Another casualty of the lockdown

• Jan 23

• Autobiz (322)
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...Corrosion had really taken hold and the brake discs and pads were good for nothing but the bin One of many vehicles that had seen little use due to the Covid lockdown, this 2005 Ford Focus 1.6 had been left standing for an extended period of time. It’s owner had been furloughed for th...

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• Mercedes E-Class - That sinking feeling

• Jan 23

• Autobiz (322)
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...The spring had failed after a few weeks This tale is a warning to owners who may want to skimp on the quality of the parts they fit to their vehicle. This 2012 Mercedes E350 CDi had covered a good few miles in its life, and had clocked up over 280,000 kilometres when the suspension air...

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• BMW X1 - Snapped and failed coil spring

• Jan 23

• Autobiz (322)
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...BMW X1 - Snapped and failed coil spring When the smaller lower coil spring fails the suspension can drop leaving the vehicle immobile This may have been a rugged SUV, but the BMW X1 2.0 diesel still suffered from the problems associated with more run of the mill saloon vehicles. In t...

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• Noise, Vibration & Harshness in Braking

• Jan 23

• febi (163)
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...Noise, Vibration & Harshness in Braking 38 February 2023 AUTOBIZ See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ie 38 February 2023 AUTOBIZ The phenomena of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) can affect the pleasant driving experience of any vehicle.Noise Suppre...

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• Clutch best Practice - always replace the CSC

• Jan 23

• REPXPERT (27)
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...36 February 2023 AUTOBIZ See this and 1,000s more Tech Tips on TechTips.ie36 February 2023 AUTOBIZA CSC is, essentially, four clutch components in one: a slave cylinder, pivot/actuation lever, release bearing and guide tube – all in a compact, lightweight unit that...

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• Risk of confusion over air conditioning compressor safety valves

• Jan 23

• MAHLE (140)
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...Risk of confusion over air conditioning compressor safety valvesMAHLE When adjusting the il quantity in a new a/c compressor, make sure to differentiate between the safety valve and the drain plug. Although both can be mixed up visually, they serve entirely different purposes. Mahle Te...

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• Water pump failure causing overheated engines

• Jan 23

• febi (163)
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...39304 Water pump failure causing overheated engines A recent febi ProTip described the overheating problems that can indicate a broken water pump impeller. The problem can be seen on various Citroen, DS, Fiat, Ford, Jaguar, Lancia, Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Opel, Peugeot and Toyota...

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• Skoda Karoq Bushing Fitting

• Jan 23

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Skoda Karoq Bushing Fitting...

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• VW T-Cross Bushing Fitting

• Jan 23

• Blue Print (202) Contact
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...Volkswagen T-Cross Bushing Fitting...